Invacare PT2000, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Height Fitting and Leg rest Adjustment 7 Gear Selection Brakes 8 Folding and Transportation Care Maintenance 9 Service Repair 9 Battery Wiring Diagram 10 Battery Charging Battery Tips 11 Electrical Troubleshooting guide Controller Diagnostics 12 13 Controller Lock Feature 14 Driving Tips 15 Accessories Available 16 Warranty 17 General Guidelines Safety 18 25 Electromagnetic Interference 26 27 Safe...

Page 2: ... 3696 parts 1 2 8 and due to customising may be outside the scope of some parts of that Standard Invacare takes every care in setting up chairs to maximise safety Invacare cannot be responsible for the effect that non Invacare modifications may have upon chairs Most Invacare products include many adjustable features Use CAUTION when adjustments are at extremes as stability and function may be affe...

Page 3: ...nd lay out the following items will be required Wheelchair frame complete with motors gearboxes armrests fitted and upholstery One pair of leg rests One battery tray Two battery boxes complete with batteries or one battery box complete with batteries Usually packed in a separate box One pair of anti tippers One controller Attached to chair Owner s manual Two battery boxes 3 Battery Charger One pai...

Page 4: ...the set descends the chair will open push down on both seat rails until they sit in the U shaped saddles Please note that for folding the chair the simplest method is to take hold of the front and the back of the seat upholstery in the middle and lift Practise this now while you have the opportunity This will cause the cross arms to rise and the chair to fold Unfolding the chair 4 Folding the chai...

Page 5: ...ould be located in its mounting bracket under the armrest pad and secured in the appropriate position with the screw fitting provided The Shark Controller is supplied with a battery charger indicator all six lights indicate fully charged batteries See diagnostics section of this manual for further information Note 1 Changing the Controller from one side of the chair to the other involves the reloc...

Page 6: ...uld cause serious injury Fitting The Batteries 1 With Batteries in Battery Boxes and tray move to the rear of the chair 2 Place keyway shaped hole on the battery tray over the bolt on cross bracing under the chair 3 Rest rear tray hooks forward of the anti tipper bars The tray should be latched into position 4 Place battery boxes with batteries enclosed on to battery tray black plug to the front b...

Page 7: ...toggle Please note secure toggle with a pair of pliers for a tight fit Fitting The Legrests The leg rests should be fitted from the side using the leg rest locating lugs these are located at the front on each side of the Powerchair The leg rests should then be able to be swung into a forward position where they will be located by the spring loaded lever this will lock them into place Footplates po...

Page 8: ...OT be able to control the wheelchair on a steep sloping surface Gear Lever in Drive mode Brakes The PT2000 is fitted with three braking systems 1 Dynamic braking for slowing and stopping the wheelchair This is automatic and controlled by the movement of the joystick 2 Solenoid controlled braking which is an electric parking brake and is also automatic operating when the joystick is returned to neu...

Page 9: ...tructions To ensure smooth and reliable operation of all of the parts or your machine it should be kept as clean as possible under individual operators circumstances The upholstery on the chair may be wiped over with a damp cloth Harsh abrasives are not recommended The frame should be cleaned from time to time Methylated spirits is ideal for this A small amount on a soft cloth is all that is neede...

Page 10: ...are under tie down straps where illustrated This diagram is also inside the battery box on your chair 10 BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM CIRCUIT BREAKER BLACK CONNECTOR TO WHEELCHAIR CONTROLLER VE TERMINAL RED WIRE TO BATTERY B BLACK WIRE TO VE TERMINAL BATTERY A RED WIRE TO RED CONNECTOR BLACK WIRE TO VE TERMINAL RED CONNECTOR TOGETHER CONNECT VE TERMINAL CIRCUIT BREAKER ...

Page 11: ...the batteries are fully charged Leaving batteries with minimal or no charge for extended periods can destroy them Charge fortnightly to keep batteries in a serviceable condition If you can not complete a full charge you will not be able to run your usual distance Make sure that the batteries receive a full charge as soon as possible low chargers will destroy them Note Most battery and battery char...

Page 12: ...n can be simply diagnosed Flash Code Description 1 User Fault Possible stall timeout or user error Release the joystick to neutral and try again 2 Battery Fault Check the batteries and cabling Try charging the batteries Batteries may require replacing 3 Left Motor Fault Check the left motor connections and cabling 4 Right Motor Fault Check the right motor connections and cabling 5 Left Park Break ...

Page 13: ...f flashes is indicated A faults latch disabling the controller and require the controller to be turned off then on again even if the source of the fault is removed WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND ALL OTHER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ARE CARRIED OUT BY AN AUTHORISED Invacare DISTRIBUTOR OR SERVICE AGENT 13 ...

Page 14: ...ort beep The power chair will then turn off To Unlock While the Shark controller is locked press the power button to turn the controller on All LED s lights will then perform a slow right to left countdown Press the Horn button twice before the countdown is completed 10 seconds The controller will unlock and be ready to drive The current state of charge will then be displayed and the shark control...

Page 15: ...be investigated by a qualified technician as the gearboxes can be damaged by running the Powerchair with the brakes on The further the joystick is moved from its central position the faster the chair will go in that direction up to its programmed speed Always select slower speed ranges when moving in confined spaces Curbs or obstacle climbing needs practice Have an attendant present until you are ...

Page 16: ...olstery Seat extensions Spreader bars Stroller handles Invacare Seating Cushions Single density cushion Essential cushion Comfort mate xtra Infinity flo gel cushion Backs Personal back regular Personal back tall Personal back plus Personal back plus tall Dual flex small Dual flex medium Dual flex large Infinity visco foam Electronics Commands Controller DL Controller EUROPA Controller Chin Control...

Page 17: ...se Issued By Chair Serial No Invacare Powerchair To validate the warranty of your Invacare Powerchair please fill in the your warranty card that comes with this manual and post it back to Invacare NZ Ltd Please keep the above warranty for you own information 4 Westfield Place Phone 09 917 3939 P O Box 62124 Free Phone 0508 INVACARE Mt Wellington 0508 4682227 Auckland Fax 09 917 3957 New Zealand Fr...

Page 18: ...ir to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection WHEELCHAIR TIE DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS Invacare recommends that wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs As of this date the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie down systems for transportation ...

Page 19: ... NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair might tip over DO NOT engage or disengage the motor locks clutches until the power is in the OFF position DO NOT operate on roads streets or highways DO NOT climb go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9 DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water ice or oil film DO NOT att...

Page 20: ...es DO NOT use the joystick if the boot is torn or cracked If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked replace IMMEDIATELY WEIGHT TRAINING Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus Invacare wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus INVACARE SHALL ...

Page 21: ...itioning strap If supplied To assure stability and proper operation of you wheelchair you must at all times maintain proper balance Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you do not move beyond the centre of gravity DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests COPING WITH EVERYDAY OBSTACLES C...

Page 22: ...e wheelchair in one continuous movement Push the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels roll up and over the curb WARNING Make sure anti tipper wheels are pointing down towards the ground floor BEFORE using the wheelchair Turn the anti tipper wheels down towards the ground floor STAIRWAYS WARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a stairway Use an elevator ...

Page 23: ...t the wheels from moving BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair Also make sure every precaution is taken to reduce the gap distance by turning both casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto CAUTION When transferring position yourself as far back as possible in the seat This will prevent broken screws damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping...

Page 24: ...When reaching leaning bending or bending forward it is important to use the casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance 24 NOTE This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength 1 Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring with the casters pointing parallel to it 2 Engage clutches Ref...

Page 25: ...n the presence of a qualified healthcare professional to determine individual safety limits Invacare strongly recommends ordering the wheel locks as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user REACHING BENDING BACKWARD WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery This will change your centre of gravity and may cause you to tip over 1 Position wheelchair as close as possible to the d...

Page 26: ...red wheelchair model as shipped has an unknown immunity level There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable However we believe that by following the warnings listed below your risk to EMI will be minimized The sources of radiated EMI can b...

Page 27: ... not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such as cellular phones while the powered wheelchair is turned ON 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the powered wheel chair OFF as soon as it is s...

Page 28: ...VE WHEELS Axle bolts and locking tab washers are secure No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun when disengaged free wheeling X X X CASTERS Inspect wheel fork assembly for proper tension by spinning caster caster should come to a gradual stop Loosen tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop CAUTION As with any vehicle the wheels and tires should be checked m...

Page 29: ...re for Service Battery indicator flashes the charge level is low too soon after being recharged Batteries not charged Weak batteries Electrical malfunction Have charger checked Replace batteries if necessary Contact Dealer Invacare for Service Motor chatters or runs irregular Electrical Malfunction Contact Dealer Invacare for Service Wheelchair does not respond to commands Power ON battery indicat...

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